Sunday, March 27, 2011

Jaycee Elise Collins!

Born Friday March 25th at 2:29pm, weighing in at 7lbs 4oz, 20.5 inches long. She surprised us with her beautiful brown hair.
Paij was induced Thursday night. Paij had a c-section with Morgan due to failure to progress in her labor. It was important for Paij to try to not have a c-section this time around. Almost one week after her due date(the 18th) she was induced. She was started on pitocin at about 10:30 on Thursday night. She labored through the night as they gradually increased the dosage of the pitocin. Paij failed to progress for the first 12 hours of her labor. It was discouraging and looking more like we were headed for another c-section. Then all of a sudden something changed. Paij jumped to 6cm in dilation, and within 45 minutes was to a 10. Paij pushed for an hour and our little beauty was here.

I am so proud of Paij for the courage she showed in choosing to deliver VBAC and the strength she showed throughout the labor and delivery. My gratitude for her and the charity she has shown towards this new life through the entire pregnancy has made me admire her all the more.

Paij is recovering well and we could not ask for a more beautiful and healthy daughter. We are filled with gratitude. We are excited to share pictures of our newest little princess with our friends and family. We hope you enjoy them as we are not able to be with each of you during this special time.










We couldn't let Jaycee get all of the attention. Morgan has been great with Jaycee and is adjusting to being a big sister much better than we had expected. It is sweet to see a bond forming between them already.
















16 comments:

Lant Family said...

Congratulations! I am so happy that you were able to have a VBAC. She is such a pretty little baby and I love all the pictures.

The Sullengers said...

I love all the pictures - her curly toes and the hands picture and they all look so great! Congrats and I'm so happy all went well with everything! Jaycee is a lucky girl to have you guys!

Margaret Pratt said...

Good work Paij! Jaycee is beautiful! We love all the pictures and are so happy she made it here safe and sound! Your family is beautiful!

Susan said...

She is so beautiful! She even has pretty eyelashes already! Congratulations you guys!

Kristin said...

Oh, she is beautiful! Congratulations and I am so glad you were able to do it VBAC. You must have had a great doctor for not rushing you back to do a C-section. I am so happy for you two!

Cameron and Katie said...

Such a beauty! Congrats to all 4 of you.

Terry and Kalli said...

Love those wrinkly feet. The four hands is one of my favorites! Can't wait to see more of her! Wish we were there to play with her too! Love you guys

Jen Ketcher said...

Awww, so glad to see some more pictures! I'm so happy Morgan's adjusting well. Congratulations to all of you! Little Jaycee has joined a wonderful family!

Justin, Jessica, Kyleigh & Mason said...

She is beautiful!!! All the pix are great. Maybe a head full of hair is a 2nd child thing ;-)

Brittany H said...

Congratulations!!!! I'm so glad you were able to do VBAC!(I may have to get your thoughts on that as I want to do it next time.)
She is a gorgeous baby! I love the picture of the hands. What an awesome idea! I hope everything is going well!

Pierce Family said...

CONGRATS! She is such a little cutie! I love her dark hair. Morgan is getting SO big! Glad the labor went how you wanted it to go.

Megan, John and kids said...

Congrats! She is just so beautiful, the pictures are stunning. Paij, I'm soo glad you're recovering well, what a long, hard labor. I'm so glad we finally have internet so I can see pictures. We're so happy for you!

Savannah Williamson Photography said...

She is beautiful!! Congrats, so happy you are recovering well and especially that Morgan is adjusting well:)--Good luck on the days to come with a newborn.

The Barth Family Blog said...

Beautiful pictures! Congratulations you guys! She is perfect.

Megan D. said...

Congratulations! She's just beautiful!

Parley and Katie Call said...

Congratulations! Your girls are beautiful. Glad everything went so well too.


Morgan Kennedy Collins

Morgan is one month old!